Bachelors Level Internship/Practicum - Care Coordinator

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Social Work or Human Services to be considered.

You will be shadowing, learning, and working alongside a veteran Care Coordinator as they fulfill their responsibilities:

• Coordinate member enrollment/intake.
• Promote self-direction and skill development.
• Advocate for members.
• Conduct member needs assessments.
• Provide resources and referrals to community and social support services.
• Schedule appointments for members.
• Make and track referrals and appointments.
• Communicate with member’s Providers on interventions and goals.
• Communicate with the Interdisciplinary team on members to promote coordination of care.
• Promote member’s health and ensure all personal health goals are included in person-centered care plans.
• Engage potential caretakers as an alternative to emergency room or hospital care.
• Facilitate development of crisis plans.
• Monitor for potential crisis escalation or need for intervention.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls and face-to-face visits following an ER visit or hospital discharge.
• Identify and link to long-term care and home and community-based services.
• Identify community resources that will assist members to reduce barriers and achieve maximum health and success.
• Assist in transitional care services.
• Necessary data entry

Ideal Interns will show the following competencies:

• Analytical
• Problem-Solving
• Project Management
• Technical Skills
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Change Management
• Delegation
• Leadership
• Quality Management
• Cost Consciousness
• Organizational Support
• Ethical
• Strategic Thinking
• Motivation
• Planning/Organizing
• Professionalism
• Safety and Security
• Adaptability
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Innovation

Below is a list of essential skills/qualifications that are used every day as a Care Coordinator:

• Language Skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Reasoning Ability
• Computer Skills
• A Valid Driver’s License
• An Understanding of Habilitation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to travel within the PAMHC Service Area.

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Social Work or Human Services to be considered.

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